Jiang Ping'an was detained for about two hours before being released.
It turned out Zhao Zhenming had been saved and had not died.
First, Zhao Zhenming possessed the Divine River Physique bloodline, which reduced the damage he suffered threefold. Moreover, he had been bolstered by the Dragon-Serpent Emerging from Divine River Diagram phenomenon at the time, reducing the damage even further.
Second, Taiwu Academy had a Great Power of the Law Manifestation Realm presiding over it, who had pulled Zhao Zhenming back from the gates of hell.
"Zhao Zhenming isn't dead. You may continue participating in the matches." Cao Yunsheng personally released Jiang Ping'an.
Jiang Ping'an put on a convincing show and revealed a delighted smile. "It's wonderful that he didn't die!"
Cao Yunsheng could not be bothered to care whether Jiang Ping'an was sincere or merely pretending. He continued, "But there is one condition: you are forbidden from using that Thunder Art again during the tournament!"
"Fine." Jiang Ping'an agreed readily, then added, "However, I think Taiwu Academy ought to compensate me accordingly. 'Wind Lightning Talisman' is so useful—I thought I could rely on it to secure the position of Chief Student without fail."
Cao Yunsheng did not refuse. "I'll ask Director Li for you."
"Thank you, Teacher Cao." Jiang Ping'an bowed in gratitude.
At the same time Jiang Ping'an was released, Taiwu Academy announced to all students that Zhao Zhenming had merely been injured, that his life was not in danger, and that he had already recovered.
Once the students learned that Zhao Zhenming had not died, their mockery and criticism immediately ran wild.
"Wax Spearhead Zhao Zhenming made such a huge spectacle of himself, only for Senior Brother Jiang to nearly beat him to death with a casual move!"
"He has no ability, yet he loves showing